Council District 1 Map

Democrat Trae Welch was elected to the Metropolitan Council representing District 1 in 2008. District 1 covers the northern part of the parish and generally runs north of a line that includes Heck Young Road, Lavey Lane, Petit Road, Comite Drive, Dyer Road, McCullough Road and Denham Road.

A native of Baker, Louisiana, Trae graduated from Baker High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree at UL at Monroe, and Jurist Doctorat Degree from Southern University.

Trae Welch is a Democrat who currently serves as Zachary City Prosecutor and practices law in Zachary. He is a former Baker Councilman and former member of the Baker Planning/Zoning Board. He and his wife, Lynn own and operate the Jack and Jill’s Children Boutique in Zachary. They have a two year old son, Quaid.

Legislative Aide is Lisa Rioux.